The leaves in the pictures are so pretty... but they took hours and hours to rake up this weekend! I wore that dress to church and then it was home we go for all sorts of projects. Dusting, raking, leave-bagging... oh how fun it is! At least the weather behaved for us—it's much more pleasant to rake leaves when it's 40 degrees than when it's freezing, right?

One extra detail about this outfit: the adorable "R" ring (for my last name Rowe) I'm wearing is from a company called My Name Necklace. They make personalized sterling and gold pieces, and offer everything from necklaces to bracelets to earrings—you name it. I was particularly fond of their ring selection, and knew that a tiny ring, which I turned into a knuckle ring, was going to be the way to go. Here's a tip: I read that when you're looking for knuckle ring sizes, pick a size that's 3 sizes smaller than that finger's normal ring size. So since I'm a size 6 ring for my middle finger, I ordered a size 3 knuckle ring and it fit just perfectly. Oh, and if you shop My Name Necklace, be sure to use code AUNIE for 10% off!

hi Aunie! just been reading through a whole lot of posts I missed, and had to say hey! there is totally totally nothing wrong with having those pieces you love and wear and re-work constantly. honestly I find it more interesting than an endless closet that keeps re-filling itself. I think I have this same jacket, btw.

also I think I've said it too many times before but I loved reading through your marathon tale! so glad you could run it with your mom. but two races back to back? girl, you are crazy. take it easy easy. maybe get in to some zumba ;) take care!

Haha, no, it was $14. But the color was between tan and pink...didn't look right. I'm thinking I might just buy it and dye it brown. :) It's a little scary to dye things though, because you never know how it's going to turn out...luckily this is fake leather, so no big deal. :)

Thanks Sarah! Yes, he usually does. Occasionally his dad or brother will help me out if Daniel isn't around but yep... if I'm in a photo he's usually the man behind the camera ;) We keep it simple. No pro shots here :)